After two years without a full Ahoy night after night for the Vrienden van Amstel Live, the event returned tonight for the first of twelve concerts. Guus Meeuwis, DI-RECT, Nick & Simon, Chef’Special, Typhoon, Willeke Alberti, Miss Montreal and Suzan & Freek can be admired on stage.
In mid-January, the artists in the Rotterdam sports palace were ready for the 24th edition of Vrienden van Amstel Live, against their better judgement. It was unclear until almost the last moment whether the government would give the green light for the festival, or whether the corona measures would be maintained for longer.
Although organizer Machiel Hofman of Tribe Company already saw the mood coming, canceling was not an option, because the guarantee fund only pays out if the government – and not the organization – pulled the plug. And indeed, the fourteen (!) concerts were not allowed to take place. A year earlier, the popular music event was streamed.
Friends of Amstel LIVE has been organized annually in Rotterdam Ahoy since 1998. Every year great Dutch artists participate. Guus Meeuwis now has the most editions to his name, namely sixteen.
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